Orange Crush Cocktail
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4.5
Orange Crush Cocktail
Description
The Orange Crush Cocktail consists primarily of fresh orange juice, vodka, triple sec, and lemon-lime soda, poured over crushed ice. This combination creates a chilled drink that delivers the bright, sweet, and slightly tart qualities of fresh oranges against the smooth, clean base of vodka and the orange-flavored depth of triple sec. Topping it with lemon-lime soda introduces a gentle fizz that lightens the drink and enhances its refreshing character.
The method involves assembling the drink directly in a pint glass filled with crushed ice, layering the liquors and juice, then finishing with soda to taste. Garnishing with an orange wedge or maraschino cherry adds a visual cue to the flavors inside the glass.
This cocktail works well as a casual, easy-to-make drink suitable for enjoying immediately. The use of fresh orange juice distinctively shapes its flavor profile and requires freshly preparing rather than pre-packaged juice.
Ingredients
- 1 orange , freshly juiced*
- 1- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 3 ounces lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
- orange wedges or maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a pint glass with crushed ice.
- Pour vodka and other liquor into the glass.
- Add freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Top it off with lemon-lime soda (might not need the full amount).
- Garnish with an orange wedge and/or maraschino cherry.
- Drink immediately!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 70mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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